All-Wheel Drive electric Subaru Solterra is here

• Subaru’s first battery electric vehicle, the Subaru Solterra, is now available on New Zealand shores.
• Subaru Solterra is available to order from local Subaru Authorised Centres.
• Choice of two variants featuring Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive mounted to the all-new e-Subaru Global Platform, with dual function X-Mode, 210mm of ground clearance, Subaru Safety Sense and Vision Assist as standard.  
• Dual electric motors deliver a combined 160kW of power and 337Nm of torque. 
• An all-electric Subaru SUV engineered for New Zealand and ready for adventures near and far. 
   

Subaru New Zealand is thrilled to finally get Kiwis behind the wheel of the highly anticipated, first-ever, all-electric Subaru SUV, the all-new Solterra.

Subaru’s plan is to take electric to places it’s never been able to reach before, with a future focus on durability, advanced technology, and more space. The Solterra delivers all these features in spades.

Sitting roughly size-wise between a Forester and Outback, Solterra is spacious enough for family-orientated adventures and powerful enough to take on the most remotely beautiful corners of Subaru Country. It’s the perfect edition to our well-rounded line up of All-Wheel Drive vehicles to suit Kiwi lifestyles.

Subaru of New Zealand’s Managing Director Wallis Dumper says: “This all-electric Subaru has been eagerly awaited in New Zealand. Like any vehicle in the last few years, there have been challenges to its long-anticipated arrival on our shores, with production delays when the world stopped for a while, followed by shipping delays, along with the intricacies that come with a joint venture.”

“The Solterra embodies a significant step change for Subaru, as we continue our journey towards a more sustainable future for New Zealand and drive into a new era of the automotive industry – electrification.”

Mr Dumper adds that we have never seen so much change in the industry than in the last five years.

“Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles have taken the automotive world by storm and shaken up what was a relatively consistent market, bringing a variety of government legislation, rebates, and taxes in their wake. But this has been an exciting new challenge and with the Solterra, we continue that step in the new direction.”

Staying true to Subaru’s DNA, the Solterra has Subaru’s most important feature of all - All-Wheel Drive. From the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip, Subaru’s legendary All-Wheel Drive gives drivers the innate sense of safety, control and capability on the road and is a core technology that was supplied by Subaru in this joint venture.

All-terrain prowess is further enhanced by dual function X-Mode, an impressive 210mm¹ of ground clearance, intelligent safety features, and an innate spirit destined for exploration. 

Coming in two variants – the Solterra $79,990 RRP² and Solterra Touring $84,990 RRP² – Subaru’s all electric offering includes a 12.3” touchscreen with satellite navigation, Subaru Safety Sense technology, wireless phone charging and a panoramic 360-degree view monitor, along with a host of other handy technologies and creature comforts.

Equipped with dual electric motors strategically positioned at the front and rear, alongside a cutting-edge 71.4kW lithium-ion battery, Solterra delivers a maximum power output of 160kW and 337Nm of torque and has a NEDC test range of 485km³.  

Charging the Subaru Solterra is simple, with both AC and DC charging capability. Charging from 20-to-80 per cent via a 150kW DC charger takes approximately 30 minutes, whereas via a single phase 7kW AC charger, 20-to-80 per cent takes approximately seven to eight hours⁴.  

Combining state-of-the-art technology, aerodynamic futuristic design, and Subaru’s renowned reliability and handling dynamics, the Solterra delivers on Subaru’s proud history of engineering vehicles that deliver confidence, safety and peace of mind for their drivers.  

The Solterra SUV not only marks the debut of a Subaru battery electric vehicle (BEV) in New Zealand but also represents the beginning of increased diversification in the Subaru model line-up that will include additional Hybrid and BEV models in the future.

Mr Dumper concludes: “Given the incredibly high demand for these vehicles globally, the supply in New Zealand is strictly limited, so those who want to drive into the battery electric future with Subaru will need to secure theirs swiftly."

Those wanting to test drive can visit an Authorised Subaru Centre today to experience it for themselves.

SUBARU SOLTERRA SPECIFICATION:
 

BATTERY AND ELECTRIC MOTOR 

• Lithium-ion battery 
• Capacity: 71.4kWh 
• Max power: 160kW 
• Max torque: 337Nm 
• Electric NEDC test range: 485km³ 

 
CHARGING 

• 7kW single phase AC charger
• Approximately thirty minutes rapid charge from 20-80% capacity via a 150kW DC charger⁴. 
• Approximately seven to eight hours from 20-80% capacity via single phase 7kW AC charger⁴.  

 
INTELLIGENT DRIVING DYNAMICS   

• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive mounted to the all-new e-Subaru Global Platform 
• S Pedal Drive 
• Dual function X Mode including new Grip Control Function 
• 210mm of ground clearance¹  

KEY FEATURES BY MODEL GRADE

Solterra includes: 
 
INFOTAINMENT  

• 12.3” high-definition central touchscreen  
• 7” digital instrumentation 

 
SEATING & STEERING WHEEL 

• Powered seat with electric lumbar support – driver 
• Heated seats – front and rear outboard 
• Heated steering wheel  

 
WHEELS  

• 18” alloy wheels 

 
SAFETY  

• Subaru Safety Sense featuring: 
  • Adaptive High-Beam System  
  • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control  
  • Emergency Driving Stop System 
  • Emergency Steering Assist  
  • Lane Departure Alert  
  • Lane Tracing Assist  
  • Pre-Collision System  
• Vision Assist featuring:  
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) 
  • Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor  
  • Parking Support Brake  
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 

 
OTHER KEY FEATURES 

• Powered tailgate  
• LED headlights and fog lights  
• Digital rear view mirror 

 
Solterra Touring adds: 
 

INFOTAINMENT 

• 10 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier⁵ 
• Wireless Qi charger⁶ 

 
SEATING & STEERING WHEEL 

• Synthetic leather seat trim 
• Powered seat and door mirror memory setting – driver  
• Powered seat – front passenger  

 
WHEELS  

• 20” alloy wheels 

 
SAFETY 

• Vision Assist:  
  • Intelligent Park Assist 

 
OTHER KEY FEATURES 

• Two tone paint options available for an additional $1,000⁷ (on selected colours)  
• Panoramic sunroof  

ALL-NEW SUBARU SOLTERRA RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE² 
 

WARRANTY: Three year/100,000km warranty

BATTERY WARRANTY: Additional warranty of five years / 100,000km (whichever comes first) applies to the Electrified parts limited to (Drive motor in eAxle) Inverter in PCU (Power Control Unit) DC/DC converter in ESU (Electricity Supply Unit).

Additional warranty of 8 years/160,000km (whichever comes first) applies to the high-voltage drive battery.

For more information contact:

Catherine Pattison
Public Relations
Inchcape New Zealand
Mobile: 0274455389
Email: catherine.pattison@inchcape.co.nz
 

^{1. Ground clearance at kerb weight.} 

^{2. Recommended Retail Price (RRP). RRP includes GST and excludes on road costs and accessories. Any resale condition of sale set out or indicated are herein a recommended price only.}

^{3. Figure based on NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test mandated by ADR 81/02. Range figure are laboratory test results only based on standardised testing conditions which measure, energy consumption and range. Actual real world range results will likely be less and to the extent that they are less will depend on a combination of factors including but not limited to load, traffic conditions, driving style, type of journey, vehicle configuration, battery age and condition, use of vehicle features (such as heating and air conditioning), as well as operating, environmental and climate conditions. It is for comparison purposes only and not intended to be give an accurate indication of what might be achieved in the real world.}

^{4. Charging times will vary depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the output of the charger being used, starting battery charge, charging equipment, ambient temperature, battery state as well as the age of the battery at point of use. As a result of these factors, charging times may therefore vary significantly.} 

^{5. Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.} 

^{6. Compatible Qi enabled, and compliant device required.} 

^{7. Two tone paint available at an additional cost of $1,000.} 

Explore the all-new Solterra at https://subaru.co.nz/showroom/solterra